Company Name: Institute of Certified Secretaries
1 Post, to be engaged on contract terms of up to five (5) years renewable subject to performance.
Division: Strategy, Research, and Capacity Development
Job Purpose: This position provides strategic leadership for Marketing, Business Development, Strategy, Research, Partnerships,
Resource Mobilization and Capacity Development at the Institute.
Key Responsibilities:
a) Provide strategic leadership to the division;
b) Coordinate publication of books, periodicals, journals, and articles including Governance Audit materials and reading materials for
Certified Secretaries Students;
c) Coordinate research on governance and related matters to inform policy;
d) Carry out governance sensitization seminars and workshops;
e) Develop and oversee the implementation of training, in-house training & consultancies;
f) Direct the development and implementation of E-learning services at the Institute;
g) Direct planning, development, review, and updating of products and information;
h) Direct the Institute's business development programs and activities;
i) Oversee the design and implementation of marketing strategies to create awareness of the Institute’s products and services;
j) Oversee the development and implementation of policies and strategies on partnerships and stakeholder management;
k) Develop and oversee the implementation of policies and strategies on resource mobilization including alternative revenue generation
ventures, fundraising activities, grant programs, and sponsorship agreements;
l) Oversee the preparation, implementation, and reporting on the Strategic Plan of the Institute and its subsidiaries; and
m) Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Person Specification:
i) Master’s Degree from a recognized University;
ii) Bachelor’s degree in a social science or related field from a recognized university;
iii) Participation in governance auditor’s accreditation course;
iv) Minimum seven (7) years’ work experience, three (3) of which must be in senior management;
v) ICS Membership will be an added advantage;
vi) Proficient in MS Office applications;
vii) Excellent planning and organization skills;
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viii) People management skills;
ix) Demonstrate skills in the literature review, stakeholder / key expert interviews, and other data-gathering methods;
x) Demonstrate outstanding administrative capability in the organization of the research services;
xi) High-level skills in drafting reports; and
xii) Strong conceptual and analytical skills.
Application Procedure:
a) All applicants must supply the following mandatory documents and information:
i) Up-to-date detailed curriculum vitae, testimonials, and addresses of three referees.
ii) Cover letter, indicating how your profile fits the job description and other person specification.
iii) The headline of the cover letter as well as the email subject should read either:” Corporation Secretary & Director Professional Services” or “Director Strategy, Research & Capacity Development"
b) All applications must be received by email at jobs@ics.ke by 26th October 2023 and addressed to:
Chief Executive Officer
Institute of Certified Secretaries
P. O. Box 46935-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
E-mail: jobs@ics.ke
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; any canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. We encourage people with
disabilities and the marginalized to apply. Details of these positions can be obtained from the Institute Website; www.ics.ke